Wall Street Journal wine columnists Gaiter and Brecher publish their final wine column this week, with no hint of what may come next at the WSJ. In the Chicago Tribune, wine columnist Bill Daley recommends a number of Cabernet Sauvignon wines for the holidays. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on many older vintages, including Simi Cabernet Sauvignon 1974 - recently tasted. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hugel Gewurztraminer 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Jean Milan Blanc de Balancs Brut 'Grand Cru Reserve' NV. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Cellar No. 8 Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Dow's 10 Years Old Tawny Port. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Brennan Vineyards Viognier 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Champagnes priced below $40. Top rated is Falmet Brut Tradition, with Louis Roederer Brut Premier right behind. Noted as a value is Agrapart & Fils Les 7 Crus. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on what makes wine truly delicious. Their most delicious wines of 2009 are listed, including Roger Coulon 'Tradition" Premier Cru Champagne NV, Dunham Cellars Syrah 2004, and others. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on her wines of the year - an ecclectic group that includes Le Pin Pomerol 2008 and Errazuiz Singel Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson offers tips on storing and serving wine. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on retaurateur and wine producer Joe Bastianich, with praise for his Vespa Bianco 2006. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Port style wines from California. Praise for Chateau Routon Fair Play Sierratage 2005. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine discoveries of 2009. Notes on Praxis Lagrein 2007, J Wine Co. Pinotage 2006, Yannick Rousseau Colombard 2008, Clos du Val Semillon Ariadne, and St. Supery Semillon. Also, praise for numerous Riesling producers, and Navarro Muscat Blanc 2007 is selected as wine of the week. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel reviews the new books from Randall Grahm and Jonathan Nossiter. (Link) 

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on a new retail store opened by wine importer Peter Weygandt. Nice mentions for producers Dugat-Py and Cecile Tremblay. (Link)

Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas on digestivi. Notes on several of these including Averna, and Barolo Chinato. (Link)

Houst on Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on tasting panel ratings of sparkling wines. Praise for Taittinger Prelude, Veuve Clicquot Brut NV, and others, including Gruet Blanc de Noirs Brut which is noted as a value. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on an album released by wine importer Kermit Lynch. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine trends of the past decade. Spain is chosen as the wine producing region of the decade. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines for gift-giving. Producers cited are Dry Creek Vineyard, Folie a Deux, Mazzocco, Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca, and Croft. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on inexpensive sparklng wine. Top choice is Raventos I Blanc Cava. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Cabernet Sauvignon wines to enjoy for the holidays. Highest recommendations are for those from Far Niente, Corison, Frog's Leap, Bennett Lane, and Blackbird Vineyards. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on good value sparkling wines. Cases in point are Argyle Willamette Valley Brut 2006, Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, and Tenuta Olum Bauda Moscato d'Asti 'Centive' 2008. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow comments on many current releases from the Veramonte winery in Chile. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman begins a conversation on pairing wine with fruitcake. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on various recently enjoyed wines, including Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (and 2005), Drouhin Clos de Vougeot 2007, Morgan Double L Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007, Dopff & Irion Cremant d'Alsace Brut, Simi Cabernet Sauvignon 1974, and Guy Charlemagne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Reserve Brut. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a great meal in Paris and the Babiole 2007 from Andrea Calek. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Gerald Boyd profiles winemaker George Bursick and his wines at J Vineyards & Winery. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle has nice comments for Pra Soave Classico 2007, Movia Veliko Bianco 2003, and J.M. Boillot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cur Champ Canet 2006. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends SonVida Malbec 2007. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov with more on Champagne, including nice comments on those from Duval-Leroy, Doyard, Roger Coulon, and others. (Link)